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Dismissed20 October 20213274193

139 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BD

Planning appeal 3274193 at 139 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BD (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2021 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed digital advertisement on amenity, including on nearby residents.

upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster

Authority
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Stephens K
Postcode
HX6 2BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed digital advertisement on amenity, including on nearby residents
  • The effect of the proposed digital advertisement on public safety

What decided it

The proposed digital advertisement would cause significant harm to both visual amenity and public safety through driver distraction at a critical junction, contrary to the regulatory framework which permits advertisements only in the interests of amenity and public safety.

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